Sir Ian McKellen backs 3D Hobbit film after criticism
Sir Ian McKellen, one of the stars of Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit, has defended the film after criticism from fans angry at how it looks in 3D. The movie came under fire earlier this year after 10 minutes of unfinished footage was shown at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. Read more
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, better known by its abbreviated title The Hobbit, is a fantasy novel and children's book by J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book remains popular and is recognised as a classic in children's literature. Read more